An extensive search of the Bantry area currently underway led by Gardai, assisted by the Civil Defence and members of the public.
Gardai in Bantry are seeking the publics’ assistance in tracing the whereabouts of 41 year old Brendan McCarthy missing from a nursing home in Bantry, Co Cork.
Brendan was last seen on the 29th of June 2009 at approximately 8.30pm near Dromleigh.
He is described as 5’ 10” in height, and weighs approximately 12 stone. He is of medium build, and has short, receding dark hair. When last seen he was wearing a dark grey jumper and dark jeans.
Brendan has a prosthetic left arm, and currently has stitches in a wound over his right eye.
An extensive search of the Bantry area currently underway led by Gardai, assisted by the Civil Defence and members of the public.
A photograph is available on request from the Garda Press Office.
Anyone with information or who can assist the Gardai is asked to contact Bantry Garda Station on 027 20860, the Garda Confidential Telephone Line 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.
Garda Press Office.
2030 hours 30/6/09
